Therapeutic Assistant

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Edmonton Catholic Schools Full time

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

**Therapeutic Assistant (7) - Behavioural Therapy**:
**Requisition ID**: 8723

**Hours Per Week**: 35

**Position**: New

**FTE**: 0.9

**Department**: Behavioural Therapy

**No Months Per Year**: 10

**Position Status**: Temporary

**Employee Group**: Unifor

**Rate of Pay**: $36,333 to $51,309

**Posting Closing Date**: 9/20/24

This vacancy will be used to fill several temporary positions with various end dates ranging from December 2, 2024 to Janurary 6, 2025.

The job is managed by the Manager or Assistant Manager, Behavioural Therapy, and functionally supervised by the Emotional Behavioural Specialist (EBS). The job provides a range of behavioural support services, to students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 within an inclusive education environment. The primary focus is working directly with students, the teacher, and Educational Assistants to support a range of needs that impact classroom/academic functioning and extend the services of the EBS assigned to the school.

This job supports the EBS in monitoring, implementing, and revising Behaviour Support Plans (BSP).

This job involves working within the classroom environment together with a classroom team led by a teacher, which would include Emotional Behavioural Specialists and may include Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Learning Coaches, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) members, administrators, parents/guardians, and school staff.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan and implement programs/strategies with specific students and or groups of students within the classroom environment as outlined by the Behavioural Specialist or the teacher.
- Plan and implement small and large group strategies/activities within the classroom environment that support the development of skills of identified students as per the Behavioural Support Plan.
- Develop materials related to varied programs/strategies as determined by the EBS or teacher
- Develop and maintain specific notes for the classroom team regarding student progress and response to current program/strategies
- Assist Behavioural Specialists with implementation of positive behaviour supports developmental strategies and behaviour support plan.
- Work with student on various behavioural levels to improve on identified area as directed by the Behavioural Specialists.
- Observe and record the student’s skill development, progress and behaviour.
- Record in Multidisciplinary Collaboration on Special Programs and collaborate with the assigned Behavioural Specialists.
- Model/discuss strategies and supports as appropriate with classroom team
- Work collaboratively with members to implement strategies
- Provide a range of personal and physical care as it relates to life skill goals outlined in the Behavioural Support Plan.
- Meet students upon arrival at the school and support them in getting to the classroom
- Assist students to transportation at the end of the day

**Qualifications**:

- Two-year diploma in Disability Studies, or related area from a recognized institution, plus three years of directly related pediatric experience
- Coursework in specific delays/disorder such as autism and mental health is an asset
- Knowledge of applied human behaviour, positive approaches to learning, positive behaviour supports; inclusion and advocacy principles, formal and informal assessment principles, learning through play principles and interpersonal relationships and communication principles
- General knowledge of crisis Intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques, CPR/First Aid, psychological diagnoses and the impact that delays/disorders have on behaviours in children
- General knowledge of educational inclusion principles and practices, and 21st Century educational skills Knowledge of multi-media technology and equipment, Microsoft and Apple iPads
- Knowledge of program planning and project management techniques
- Understanding of applied behavioural analysis
- Knowledge of workplace safety and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- General knowledge of the Division’s and department’s operations and business, school systems and structures, community services for children and families
- Advanced verbal and written skills
- in English including digital literacies
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and work within tight timelines
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence decisions
- Good communication, strong interpersonal skills, friendly/positive attitude are essential.
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary team
- Flexible with the

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